Measuring vitamin C in fruit using titration | 14-16 years

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Compare the amount of vitamin C in fruit and juices using titration, and explore conditions affecting vitamin C levels, in this lesson plan for 14–16 year olds.

In this practical activity, students work in groups to analyse different samples of fresh fruits and juices, using titration to determine the amount of vitamin C present. They then compile a full set of class results, before planning an investigation to explore how vitamin C levels are affected by different conditions.

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